Mission

Ashley’s work in Africa began in 2006 when she volunteered for the Clinton HIV/AIDS Foundation in Rwanda. Deeply touched by what she encountered there, Ashley set out to utilize the skills she acquired in law school and the finance industry to build a sustainable company that would provide employment and business training to local artisans. Today, Ashley Pittman employs over 75 artisans in Kenya, providing them with fair wages, expansion opportunities, and business development training.

The Collection

Ashley Pittman reinterprets the power and simplicity expressed in the shapes and textures of centuries-old African jewelry. Each piece is entirely handcrafted in Kenya featuring repurposed horn, semiprecious gemstones, bronze and materials indigenous to East Africa.

The horn is sourced from Kenyan Ankole cows that are a food source for the local community and villages. The animals are not harmed in order to obtain their horn, and livestock farming is a sustainable, pasture-based system. Due to the nature of the horn, which varies from dark, black-brown to marbled tan and white, each pieces is one of a kind and unique.

The Foundation

Ashley Pittman donates 10% of all profits to help fund the Kamboo Dispensary and Kathiani Primary School in an area of Kenya particularly hard-hit by prolonged drought. Through the Ashley Pittman Foundation, the school has been provided with a source for clean, de-salinated drinking water, student uniforms, school supplies, hot lunches for the students, and teacher salaries. The dispensary serves a population of over 4,000 people who previously had no access to basic healthcare. These projects are built using volunteer labor from surrounding villages. It is the hope of Ashley Pittman to expand the area and scope that The Foundation is able to serve, affecting measurable change.

HOW DID ASHLEY START HER COLLECTION?

Ashley’s work in Africa began in 2006 when she served as a volunteer for the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative in Rwanda. Deeply touched by what she encountered there, Ashley set out to utilize the skills she acquired in law school and the finance industry to build a sustainable company that would provide employment and business training.

HOW IS JEWELRY MADEAND WHAT ARE THE MATERIALS?

Each piece of jewelry is entirely handcrafted in Kenya using repurposed horn, semiprecious gemstones, bronze and materials indigenous to East Africa.

HOW IS THE HORN OBTAINED?

The horn we use comes from Kenyan Ankole cows, which are used as a food source by the local community and villages. The horn is a byproduct of the ag- ricultural system and is sold to artisans and others in the community who use it to create jewelry and various items. The animals are not harmed in order to obtain their horn, not even secondarily - it is a discarded item, albeit one of value to some. The horn is considered a sustainable product in the sense that livestock farming in a pasture-based system is a sustainable practice.

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO CAREFOR HORN JEWELRY?

Horn is a delicate material and will crack or break if dropped or mishandled. To help maintain the color, smooth surface and luster of horn pieces, condi- tion them periodically with a small amount of plant-based oil. Avoid extreme temperature changes and contact with household chemicals.

HOW DO I KNOW MY SIZE IN CUFFS AND BANGLES?

All bangles and cuffs are sized to a “medium” wrist size. The diameter of the opening is approximately 2.5”. When trying on cuffs, slide them on at the smallest point of your wrist, below the wrist bone.

WHAT IS THE ASHLEY PITTMAN FOUNDATIONAND HOW IS THE 10% USED?

The Ashley Pittman Foundation was created to help support healthcare and education initiatives in an area of rural Kenya that has been hard-hit by drought. Through the work of the Foundation, we are able to support the Kathiani Primary School and the Kamboo Dispensary. We provide the school with hot lunches, de-salianated drinking water, uniforms, supplies and funds to employ additional teachers. The dispensary provides much needed medical supplies and aid to the community.

RETURN POLICY

We hope that you are happy with our jewelry. However, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return your items for site credit within 10 business days of receipt. Items must be returned with original packaging in new, unused condition. Items purchased through promotions/sales are subject to promotion rules and regulations, and are usually non-refundable. We are only able to accept returns for pieces purchased through our website. Return shipping fees are the customer's responsibility and we are unable to refund original shipping charges when an item is returned.

EXCHANGES

Exchanges are subject to additional shipping fees and items must be returned with original packaging in new, unused condition.

REPAIRS

Any damage that occurs from normal wear within 6 months of purchase will be repaired free of charge.

To request a repair please email randalyn@ashleypittman.com and provide your name, telephone number, and a brief description of the issue. Once assessed and approved, we will provide instructions on how to proceed.

Statement of Care

The bronze in our pieces will naturally develop a patina over time. To better preserve your Ashley Pittman jewelry, we recommend keeping the jewelry away from oils, lotions and fragrances. Store your jewelry in an airtight container and use a jewelry polishing cloth periodically to help maintain a shiny bronze finish.

Return Policy

We hope that you are happy with our jewelry. However, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return your items for site credit within 10 business days of receipt. Items must be returned with original packaging in new, unused condition. Items purchased through promotions/sales are subject to promotion rules and regulations, and are usually non-refundable. We are only able to accept returns for pieces purchased through our website. Return shipping fees are the customer's responsibility and we are unable to refund original shipping charges when an item is returned.

Exchanges

Exchanges are subject to additional shipping fees and items must be returned with original packaging in new, unused condition.

Repairs

Any damage that occurs from normal wear within 6 months of purchase will be repaired free of charge.

To request a repair please email randalyn@ashleypittman.com and provide your name, telephone number, and a brief description of the issue. Once assessed and approved, we will provide instructions on how to proceed.

Stockists

Ashley Pittman is also available in fine department storesand boutiques nationwide.

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General

ASHLEY PITTMAN COLLECTION (ASHLEY PITTMAN) shares your concerns about the protection of your personal information online. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection and use of information through our website newsletter, social media, and other related websites (Site). By using or purchasing any product through the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as set forth in this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, you are not authorized to use the Site. We may update this Policy at our discretion and the most recent version shall be posted on the Site, and your continued use of the Site signifies your agreement with any modifications to this Policy.

ASHLEY PITTMAN and its affiliates will not share or disclose your Personal Information to anyone except as described in this Policy. Any information we collect is used to provide you with a better shopping experience and to facilitate us in fulfillment operations. ASHLEY PITTMAN does not collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of thirteen. If you are under eighteen and wish to place an order, please ask your parents to do so. From time to time, we may send sale information, product updates, etc. via US mail and/ or electronically via email. If you would prefer not to receive these promotional items, you may opt out via an online form or by contacting us at INQUIRIES@ASHLEYPITTMAN.COM with "REMOVE" as the subject header.

ASHLEY PITTMAN uses non-personally identifiable information, such as your IP address and the pages that you visit on the Site (Aggregate Information), to help diagnose problems with our site and servers, to administer the Site, and to improve site-related services and features, and may use a third party to do so. Your Aggregate Information may be used to gather broad demographic information and to recognize customer traffic patterns and site usage trends. This information aids us in improving the site navigation, design and features. ASHLEY PITTMAN collects personal information that you voluntarily provide to us such as your name, email address, other contact information, and demographic information (Personal Information). We may combine your Personal Information with Aggregate Information and combine it with information collected from other users or sources to provide you with a better experience. You may access, modify or delete your Personal Information provided to ASHLEY PITTMAN through your account profile on the Site or issue a request to INQUIRIES@ASHLEYPITTMAN.COM

Security is important to us and we are committed to protecting the information we receive from you. However, ASHLEY PITTMAN will not be liable for disclosures of your Personal Information due to errors in transmission or unauthorized acts of third parties. We have undertaken commercially reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to your information retained in our servers, however, due to the inherent open nature of the Internet, ASHLEY PITTMAN cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

Please note that ASHLEY PITTMAN reserves the right to and may disclose Personal Information as required by law or to investigate any suspected conduct, which we deem improper. If ASHLEY PITTMAN changes ownership through an acquisition, merger, sale or other change of business status, it reserves the right to transfer or assign the right to use your Personal Information collected from the Site. ASHLEY PITTMAN processes Personal Information on our servers in the United States of America. Your Personal Information may be transferred to, and used by, entities located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your jurisdiction. Such export is a requirement of providing your information to ASHLEY PITTMAN, and you consent to such transfer and use in all respects.

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